European Union

Putin’s aide:

EU leaders are ‘affectionate puppies’ at feet of their master

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide drew parallels between European leaders and “affectionate puppies,” reflecting Putin’s earlier comments on US influence over European politics.

EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after atrocities

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.

On Ukraine;

French defence minister to host key European counterparts

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The ministers from Europe's five main military powers will meet in Paris on Wednesday, a day after France hosts a key meeting of European military chiefs of staff.

Hungary to hold referendum on Ukraine’s accession to EU

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The government of Hungary will hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should be allowed to join the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after the European Council meeting in Brussels.

Deputy FM calls for removal of US, EU sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for the removal of the sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union to promote Tehran’s cooperation with other nations, including Austria.

Russia urges Europe to stop snapback threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Ambassador Ulyanov says the European trio, having violated their obligations under UNSCR 2231, its Annex B, and the JCPOA, now intend to punish Iran for their own inability to revive the deal.

EU announces $841 bln plan to rearm to defend itself, Ukraine

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The European Union on Tuesday unveiled a $841 billion "ReArm Europe Plan" using all the financial means at the continent's disposal to help member states urgently ramp up defense capabilities for itself and Ukraine.

Putin should lead ‘free world’ : Medvedev

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin should be the ‘leader of the free world’, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said.

EU ‘gravely’ concerned about Israeli offensive in north West

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The European Union has expressed deep concern regarding the consequences of the Israeli military operation targeting Palestinian resistance groups in the northern West Bank.

Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – An economic slump, an immigration crisis, and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by its most powerful ally are on the minds of German voters as they head to the polls for national parliamentary election.

Iran targets $10b in annual trade with EAEU: Minster

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran intends to increase its trade volume with the EAEU from $3.6bn to $10.

Over tariffs;

China Says 'doing its best' to push for negotiations with EU

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – China has been "doing its best" to push for negotiations with the European Union over its tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, a commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

EU to provide Ukraine with a €6 billion arms package

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – EU countries are preparing a military aid package worth at least €6 billion for Ukraine as it seeks to shore up Kyiv's strategic position at the outset of US-led talks with Russia, according to three EU diplomats.

EU Commission chief:

EU leaders confirm ‘Ukraine deserves peace through strength’

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Participants in an EU meeting in Paris confirmed that "Ukraine deserves peace through strength," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

EU plans Trump-style import curbs on food

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The EU wants to block imports of certain foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers in an echo of US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” trade policy.

Europeans call for role in US-Russia talks on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) –European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they have to be part of any future negotiations on the fate of Ukraine.

EU to respond to Trump's tariff announcement: French FM

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – France and the European Union will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Monday.

Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon’s government, Resistance

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, reaffirmed Tehran's support for Lebanon’s stability.

Iran, Lufthansa in talks to resume flights: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Amirani has said that Iran and German aviation group Lufthansa are in talks to resume flights.

EU warns Trump it will retaliate over tariffs

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The EU has warned Donald Trump it is ready to retaliate against “hurtful” tariffs as the US president kick-started a global trade war.

Kremlin:

UK continues to push for war, ignoring battlefield realities

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – London continues to promote the idea of prolonging the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but developments on the ground are unfavorable for Kyiv, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Putin:

Europe ‘will stand at the master’s heel’ with Trump in power

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that his newly-inaugurated American counterpart Donald Trump will quickly restore order in Europe where elites will “stand at the master’s heel” again.

EU divided over Western troops in Ukraine : Media

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The European Union remains divided over the prospect of deploying a Western-led peacekeeping force to Ukraine if a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow is reached, local UK media reported.

Araghchi:

Iran interaction with Afghanistan necessary

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that regional and international developments require Iran to interact closely with the interim government of Afghanistan.

Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Denmark's defense minister has announced a deal with the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland to boost surveillance capacity and sovereignty assertion.

European MPs express skepticism regarding Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – After 15 months of unprecedented death and destruction perpetrated by Israel and its Western allies, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to what's left of their homes in Gaza.

EU prolongs Russia sanctions after Hungary lifts objections

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The European Union agreed a 6-month extension Monday for a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its military operations against Ukraine after Hungary lifted its objections to the move.

France to push EU to impose sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France would propose sanctions against Iran regarding the detention of French citizens in Iran.

Ukraine will never join NATO : EU state’s PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Ukraine will never join NATO, and its bid for EU membership is unlikely to succeed, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said during an appearance on STVR’s ‘Saturday Dialogues’.